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Oct 06 2024HEALTH

Watch Out: Unpasteurized Apple Cider Can Make You Sick

Do you love sipping apple cider in the fall? Be careful! Health experts are warning that unpasteurized apple cider can make people very ill, especially those who are more vulnerable like kids and older adults. Why is this happening? Unpasteurized cider might have harmful bacteria because many orchar

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Oct 06 2024HEALTH

Congo Fights Mpox: Vaccines Arrive, But Are They Enough?

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is finally rolling out vaccines against mpox. This comes after a tough few months where hospitals were overwhelmed and health workers struggled to handle the outbreak. The European Union and the United States have sent over 265,000 doses to help. The easte

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Oct 05 2024HEALTH

Vietnam Zoo's Tigers Die from Bird Flu: What Went Wrong?

In a tragic event at the Vuon Xoai zoo in Vietnam, over a dozen tigers lost their lives due to bird flu. The animals were fed raw chicken bought locally, which carried the virus. The manager, Nguyen Ba Phuc, reported that the tigers died quickly, showing symptoms like weakness and loss of appetite.

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Oct 04 2024HEALTH

Bird Flu Jumps to Humans: What You Need to Know

Imagine this: two workers in California are now part of a growing list of people affected by bird flu. This virus, which started infecting birds back in March, has now made the jump to humans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says this isn't surprising, given how the virus works.

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Oct 04 2024SCIENCE

The Hidden Danger of Africa's Skies

In the heart of sub-Saharan Africa, a silent killer is spreading its wings, threatening the lives of thousands. Marburg virus disease, a rare but deadly illness, has taken hold in Rwanda, claiming 11 lives and infecting 25 others. The virus, similar to Ebola, can be fatal in up to 88% of those who f

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Oct 03 2024HEALTH

Rwanda on Brink: Marburg Virus Sparks Alarm

The recent outbreak of the Marburg virus in Rwanda has left healthcare workers and officials racing against time to contain its spread. With over 36 confirmed cases and 11 deaths reported, the situation is dire, but experts are optimistic that with swift action, the country can mitigate the crisis.

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Oct 03 2024HEALTH

The Marburg Virus Spreads Fear in Rwanda's Small Community

Rwanda is facing a deadly crisis as the Marburg virus continues to claim lives, leaving the country's health officials scrambling to contain the outbreak. With 36 confirmed cases and 11 deaths reported so far, the situation remains dire. The virus, which can have an 88% fatality rate, has already cl

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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

Was It a Tornado? Experts Hunt for Answers

A peculiar weather incident in South Carolina has left experts scratching their heads. On Thursday, something extraordinary happened near Orangeburg County and Colleton County. A vehicle flipped over on Interstate 26, close to mile marker 140, and a tree blocked the road on Bells Highway. Authoritie

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Oct 02 2024HEALTH

Sex Workers in Congo Town Face Mpox Struggles

In Kamituga, a town tucked away in eastern Congo, the mpox outbreak has brought life to a halt for many sex workers. The virus, with its symptoms like fever and body pains, has led to fewer clients seeking their services. Sifa Kunguja, a 40-year-old worker, tells us she's gone from serving 20 client

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Sep 28 2024HEALTH

The Mysterious Case of Bird Flu: A Health Care Conundrum

Health care workers are often the frontline heroes in the battle against infectious diseases. However, when a mysterious case of bird flu cropped up in Missouri, four additional health care workers fell ill after caring for the patient. The CDC is still investigating, but the question on everyone's

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